NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 11/27/12 -- Why spend a fortune on holiday gifts this season, when there are many great options to choose from for under $50?

That's why lifestyle expert Krista Herman has put together a list of affordable best bets for the entire family. "In my opinion," says Herman, "you simply can't go wrong with any of the gifts I've listed below. And your pocketbook will thank you as well."

Zumba® Fitness Core is the only fitness game designed to sculpt your abs through an exhilarating total body workout. Party your abs off on Wii and Kinect for Xbox 360 for only $39.99. Visit zumbafitnessgame.com.

Thermal-Aid's 100% natural therapeutic heating/cooling packs relieve sore muscles, back pain and more. And now they come in child-friendly packs. $19.95 at Costco.com and CVS.com.

At The Cheesecake Factory or thecheesecakefactory.com, now until Dec. 24, for every $25 Gift Card you buy, you'll receive a "Slice of Joy" card -- good for a slice of cheesecake from Dec. 26 to Mar. 31, 2013.

"DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk," for under $10, and "The Simpsons Season 15," for $35, make great DVD and Blu-ray choices. Available at Amazon.com.

The Pantech Flex 4G LTE Android smartphone from AT&T lets you easily switch between a Standard Android Experience and quick access to your favorite features and apps. Only $19.99, with a two-year agreement at AT&T.

AUVIO High-Performance In-Ear Metal Earbuds are stylish, tangle-free and exclusively available at RadioShack and RadioShack.com. At $49.99, they are half the price of other high-performance earbuds.

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